After 10 years living in the Pacific Northwest, I feel that it's finally time for me to move on. I don't know when I'll be back, although I feel somehow I'll wind up here again sometime in my life - be it sooner or much later. I'm most likely moving to Salt Lake City where I can be closer to better weather and climbing. My biggest reason for leaving is that I just don't feel like I'm home here anymore.
Hopefully I've added something to this website, and to the local climbing scene. Maybe someone will use a TR or two that I've posted to help them climb something they wouldn't have before.
I put 3 weeks notice in to my job this monday, and my last day officially here will be November 14th. I must admit that I'm terrified to move, but I feel that it's in my best interest. I don't know many people in SLC, so I'd love to hear from you if you live there or know someone who you think I'd be friends with there.
I've met so many of you in person, this website has been like family to me. I will honestly and sincerely DEEPLY miss the cascades and more so, my friends I've met here over the years.
Thank you Jon and Timmay! for this great website, where one can not only get great beta, but speak freely and disagree about everything under the sun. I'll still be checking in and posting for sure.
Maybe I'll call this place home once more. The Cascades will always be where I belong in my heart and soul.
Much love and fondness,
Mike Layton